South African Department of Correctional Services
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The Department of Correctional Services is a government department in South Africa. It manages the country’s prison system. The department employs about 34,000 staff members and oversees 240 prisons that house around 189,748 inmates.
Deputy Director: Case Management [NCB4] [Re-Advertisement]
- Job Type Full Time
- Qualification Bachelors, National Certificate
- Experience 7 years
- Location South Africa
- Job Field Project Management
Requirements:
- A degree or national diploma in behavioural sciences, plus successful completion of the Corrections Science Learnership or Basic Training.
- At least seven years of relevant experience in supervisory and junior management roles.
- Computer literacy.
- A valid driver’s licence.
Competencies and Attributes:
- Knowledge of public service policies and laws. Focus on service delivery and client needs. Integrity and honesty. Ability to build networks and travel when needed. Strategic thinking skills. Ability to influence others. Skills in financial management, problem-solving, and decision-making. Ability to plan, organize, lead, and control. Change management, team leadership, project management, and presentation skills. Conflict management, report writing, training, and development. Time management, confidentiality, coaching, and mentoring.
Responsibilities:
- Review, develop, improve, and implement systems, tools, and procedures for case administration. Align the following areas with unit management and offender rehabilitation: unit management, case management committees, labour, monitors, gratuity, privileges, and disciplinary systems. Ensure correct interpretation and compliance with policies and procedures. Handle enquiries from parliament, media, practitioners, NGOs, politicians, individuals, portfolio committees, and regions. Provide input for annual reports, budget votes, motions against the department, and media briefings. Monitor case management progress using frameworks and action plans. Provide frameworks and tools to regions. Monitor monthly successes and failures per region against targets. Oversee offender labour performance. Monitor monthly successes and failures per region against targets. Ensure compliance with unit management, including structured daily programmes and three meals a day. Monitor quarterly successes and failures per region against targets. Manage performance information, finances, human resources, and assets.
Deadline: 31st October 2025
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Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should apply through the South African Department of Correctional Services official website at www.dcs.gov.za.
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